S 1707
An Act to ensure access to medical parole
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1707, aims to remove barriers to medical parole for incarcerated individuals who are seriously ill or injured. It seeks to ensure that prisoners have access to this option, which allows them to be released from prison to receive medical care outside of correctional facilities. The bill addresses potential obstacles that may prevent eligible individuals from receiving medical parole.
Key provisions
- Expands access to medical parole for incarcerated individuals.
- Removes barriers to the process of requesting medical parole.
- Ensures eligible prisoners can receive necessary medical care outside of prison.
- Addresses potential obstacles hindering access to medical parole.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals
- Correctional facilities
- Medical professionals
- Patients requiring medical care
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Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.1707 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure access to medical parole
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1707) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to remove barriers to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1707
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2857 |
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